Salman Khan (Sallu) to steal Ranbir's girl?

Ranbir Kapoor and Salman Khan have history. The RK boy began dating Khan's girl Katrina Kaif two years ago.

The romance began on the sets of their film Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (and continued during Raajneeti). Will history repeat itself? It is learnt that Salman now wants to romance RK's girl Nargis Fakhri.

Towards the end of the year, Salman Khan will get into the super-hero garb for his younger brother Sohail Khan's film titled Sher Khan (and not Tarzan) as reported. Sohail has worked on the script of this film for a long time and it is wildly exciting, say sources. Even as the girls — Katrina Kaif, Sonakshi Sinha and others start lining up for the role of Sher Khan's leading lady, trade sources indicate that Salman may team up with the Rockstar girl Nargis Fakhri.

Says our source, "Sohail either wants a fresh face or he wants his brother to pair up with Nargis."' We hear the producers of Rockstar, who are also advising Nargis on her career, will be happy if she bags a film with Bhai.

Salman-Asin kiss inspired by Ash

The much-talked about Salman Khan-Asin kiss in 'Ready' is seemingly similar to the one in 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'.

Salman Khan's kissing act in Ready seems to be creating waves. Firstly the actor will be seen kissing onscreen after ages. And now comes the news that the kissing scene is pretty much similar to what he did to Aishwarya Rai in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam .

In Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam , Salman offers a peck on Ash's cheek while she is pretty much unaware. The same is the case in Ready when Salman plants a kiss on Asin's cheeks while she is oblivious of the act.

If the Salman-Ash chemistry is anything to go by, seems like the Salman-Asin chemistry will be as much sensational.

Salman Khan disguises, walks Colaba streets

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Salman Khan managed to walk through the crowded streets of South Mumbai for a scene in his film, without being noticed.

Remember how Aamir Khan had shot a sequence in Dhobi Ghat amidst the crowded Mohammed Ali Street in Mumbai with the people around him being completely unaware of his presence. Now Salman Khan has done something similar for his next film Bodyguard .

Just last week the crew of Bodyguard shot a sequence with Salman Khan walking across Colaba streets and Flora Fountain area during peak office hours. This area in South Mumbai is supposed to be one of the most crowded places but Salman Khan managed to walk through the streets without being noticed and creating hullabaloo.

Says a source associated with the film, "Salman Khan had no security around him which could have controlled the crowd in case they had noticed the superstar. And considering Salman's mass-appeal, it would have created a commotion. However the team took the risk of shooting in actual location with real crowd rather than junior artists, to get a realistic feel to the scene and was successful in their attempt". Special hidden cameras were installed atop surrounding buildings to capture the sequence.

Zarine's still on Sallu's radar!

Once a Salman protege, always a Salman protege. If you thought that he had forgotten Zarine Khan who he had launched in Veer, you have another thing coming.

She still reaches out to him whether she needs advice/help. And yes, he is guiding her career and has been instrumental in her meeting with key people in the industry. The girl is now starring in his buddy Sajid Nadiadwala's Housefull 2 and has also done an item number in Salman Khan's Ready.

Clearly she managed to get these movies only because he is trying to help her find her feet in the industry after her dud-ly debut. Salman can't help but help out these girls. But Zarine is misreading his goodness and is totally fida over him. She has been telling the world how much she adores Salman and how without him she would be a nowhere. Wow, she figured that out!

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Sallu, Aamir not in Andaz Apna Apna sequel?

The cult comedy starring Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Karishma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon will soon have a sequel.

However, the second instalment will not have any scope for the lead stars. Talking on the sidelines of FICCI FRAMES 2011 conclave, Sidhartha M Jain or iRock Productions revealed, "We have plans underway for Andaz Apna Apna sequel. Unlike the original that was live action, the sequel will be an animation film. This is the first time in India that such a thing is happening."

When asked about the involvement of Salman and Aamir in the sequel, Jain said, "We are still looking for a director for the second instalment and once that is finalised we'll talk to Salman and Aamir to voice the characters. If that doesn't materialise, we will go for other alternatives. But for now the idea is to have the Khans on board," he signed off.

Sohail to direct Partner 2?

After Arbaaz Khan taking charge of Dabangg sequel as a director, now Sohail Khan might direct the Partner sequel.

Recently Salman's brother Arbaaz Khan confirmed that he will be directing the sequel of Dabangg , one of Salman's biggest hits in recent times. And now, if sources in the trade circuit are to be believed, Salman's other brother Sohail Khan might be directing the sequel of another of his biggest hits in recent times – Partner .

Partner 2 has been in news for quite some time. Sanjay Dutt was said to be added to the cast. But if sources are to be believed, the scripts that David Dhawan had got in for the sequel did not interest Salman much. So probably Sohail Khan, who was the producer of the first part (like Arbaaz Khan was for Dabangg ) might take the directorial reins. It seems like Salman Khan is going out of his way to resurrect his brother's careers.

Before turning actor, Sohail Khan was a successful director and had made four films including Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Hello Brother, Auzaar and Maine Dil Tujhko Diya .

Katrina won't dance with Salman

Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan were to do a song together in Shirish Kunder's 'Joker'...

'Joker' is being shot in Chandigarh for a while now, and the movie starring Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha has been in the news constantly. Being directed by Shirish Kunder, there were talks that Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan would be making a special appearance together in this flick. It was touted that they would do a special dance number for it.

With Katrina having been the main lead for Farah Khan's 'Tees Maar Khan' and with her 'Sheila Ki Jawani' number having become a craze, news spread like rapid fire that Shirish and wife Farah were keen that Kat make an appearance in 'Joker'. Also, Farah Khan's close proximity to Salman (they are good friends) is well known. And the potential of Salman being a part of this venture isn't too far-fetched either.

The world now believes that Salman and Katrina will groove to a song together in 'Joker'. However, sources close to the actress say that the above news is just speculation. We are told, "Since Farah is close to both Katrina and Salman, people are assuming that she'll approach the two for a song. Nothing has come forth yet. As of the moment, Katrina isn't dancing with Salman to any number in 'Joker'."

Media-celebrities go hand in hand: Katrina

From her break-up with Salman Khan to her link-up with Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif's personal life is constantly under the scanner.

The British-born actress says the unrelenting attention does affect her sometimes but she has learnt to cope with the pressures."We are human beings and sometimes it does affect us especially when so much is being said and written that doesn't make sense. But one learns and I have also learnt to cope with it," Katrina told in an interview over the phone from Mumbai.

"I have learnt that media and celebrities go hand in hand and now I don't feel the need to clarify my stance and I am not bothered. Audiences have also become mature and they also understand what is right and what is wrong," added the 26-year-old.

The actress has no films scheduled for immediate release, but will be seen in a new LUX soap ad to promote its new range - Lux Fresh Splash.

This year, her first release will be in June with Zoya Akhtar's " Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara", also starring Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar and Kalki Koechlin. After that she will be seen in "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan".

Katrina was introduced into the Hindi film industry with "Boom" in 2003, but the first hit came only four years later with " Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya". Her career zoomed with "Namastey London", in which she teamed up with Akshay Kumar, released in the same year.

Some of of her big box office hits are "Partner", "Welcome" and "Singh Is Kinng". Her item number "Sheila Ki Jawani" from Farah Khan's "Tees Maar Khan" has got perhaps the maximum publicity, but Katrina has also forayed into meaningful cinema with " New York" and "Rajneeti".

Asked whether she is a director's actor, Katrina said: "Every actor is a director's actor. It's the director who helps the actor in bringing the character alive on screen and then there is the script to support. It is part and parcel of the profession."

As her career skyrockets, expectations have also become higher and Katrina admits to some nervousness.

"If you lose that nervousness or anticipation that means you have reached a saturation point which is the worst thing for any actor. For me, it is important that I live up to the expectations of my fans and I don't let them down."

So does Katrina fear failure?

"Fear is something that drives you to do good work and it is important for a person to maintain a positive attitude and keep on doing good work," she said.

With films, endorsements, performances and media appearances crowding her to-do-list, the actress admits she sometimes finds it difficult to cope with the hectic work life.

"Sometimes it becomes difficult to stay calm, cool; and with a busy schedule I do get tired, but it's part of our job. I keep doing things that help me to relax. I do things that rejuvenate me, things that give me extra help," she said.

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SRK praised Salman: Abhinav

Abhinav Kashyap a.k.a. Dabangg director and brother of Anurag Kashyap, only recently visited Shah Rukh Khan at his residence and all hell broke loose. There were talks that Abhinav had left the Salman camp for Shah Rukh's. However, Abhinav Kashyap denied all of this when we put him in the hot seat.

He told us, "Yes, I did go to Shah Rukh's house. He saw Dabangg, thought it to be a good movie, and share the appreciation with me. He's an actor, I'm a director, we are a part of the same industry, there was no reason why I shouldn't have met him. I didn't meet him in hinding, I told Arbaaz that Shah Rukh had called me home and that I intended to meet him," he said.

Abhinav further added, "SRK spoke a great deal about Dabangg. He praised Salman's performance in it. He applauded Arbaaz' production efforts. He congratulated me on a job well done as well. That was really all that happened when I visited Shah Rukh."

About Abhinav's next project, it's going to be backed by Viacom 18. Nothing else has been decided yet. A film with SRK? "Well, if fate has it that we work together, we will. Nothing has been talked about so far."

Salman's turned real smart

Salman Khan has learnt his lesson the hard way. We hear that the actor now turns down any offer for star presence if he isn't allowed to promote his philanthropic organisation on the platform.

So, wearing his NGO's merchandise and even promoting it by speaking about it at the events has very much become a part of Salman's menu. He has also been diverting the fees from these events to his foundation. Given Salman's star value, the organisers don't seem to mind. Besides, anything for a good cause, right?

Kat, Sallu: From lovers to best-friends

Are they together? Are they not? The confusion, if any, is only in the onlookers' minds. As far as Katrina Kaif is concerned she and Salman Khan have moved on in life, though not exactly away from one another. 

 Unlike some of his acrimonious partings with former girlfriends, Salman continues to look out for Katrina. Says a friend of Katrina, "They've parted ways quite some time back. But Salman is fiercely protective of her. No one is allowed to badmouth Katrina in Salman's presence, contrary to the bitching sessions that went on till the wee hours when he parted bitterly with some of his other women."

Katrina continues to be 'Katrina Bhabhi' among Salman's friends. This respect that she elicits from the Khan camp reflects more on her personality than on his. To put it briefly, Katrina invites no negativity from the people she is close to. Says a friend, "She doesn't invite proximity. But once you are a part of her close circle, she effortlessly draws you close to the goodness of her heart. It is impossible to be angry or sarcastic with Katrina. Forget about being violent. No man would dare to misbehave with her."

Salman, in all his time with Katrina, never ever showed a violent streak. As she once told a friend, "I don't know what his equation with other women was. I know only that Salman retaliates when provoked. I've never seen that side of him."

There is a cute anecdote that defines Katrina's relationship with Salman. When they were very much together, a close friend of Salman had dropped in at the Khans' residence in Bandra. After a while, Katrina sauntered into the living room wearing a pair of jeans and a casual top. "Baby, it's too skimpy," Salman drawled. Katrina went back inside and came out wearing an even briefer top. Everyone, including Salman and Katrina, laughed. Katrina has an enormously mollifying effect on Salman. I remember once when he was drinking heavily he rang her up to join us. She refused. Sheepishly, Salman confessed, "She won't join us because I'm drinking."

Even now, when they are no longer a couple, Salman will listen to Katrina. He knows she will fearlessly say only what is right for him. She has the knack of cutting across the humbug and getting to the core of a problem. Unlike some of his other girlfriends, Katrina never tried to isolate him from his friends. For a good five years, Salman took her around the film industry recommending her to all his filmmaker friends. Some like David Dhawan happily complied and cast her. Others like Sanjay Leela Bhansali were harder nuts to crack.

Salman wanted Bhansali to cast him and Katrina in Bajirao Mastani. He didn't think that was right casting. Salman moved on. He knew she was star material. Katrina or Sonakshi, Salman knows a star when he sees one.

Now when she's moved on and is fanatically focused on her career, Salman, who is known to be bitter about betrayals, is not the least bitter about Katrina. Says a friend, "She knows she has moved to another level in their relationship where they are no more boyfriend-girlfriend. Salman has attained a level of empathy with Katrina that he has never reached in any previous relationship."

As one friend put it, they are sorted because she is sorted. They are no longer a couple, but Salman Khan continues to look out for Katrina, as he has done in the past for most of his girlfriends. Somy Ali and Sangeeta Bijlani continue to be one distress-call away from the large-hearted Khan. The same is true of Katrina. When last month the Income Tax raid took place at Katrina's residence, Salman was immediately on his phone to find out more details from his friends in the concerned department. And, after the raid, Salman was the first to ring up Katrina asking about her. Says a friend of Katrina, "Salman continues to care for Katrina's well-being. He knows she's alone in Mumbai and he makes regular enquiries about her. After the raid, Salman called up to ask, 'You ok, need anything?' He was as usual terse but he made his point. Katrina knows she has a 4 am friend. But she is quite capable of looking after herself."

That's the other thing that Salman likes about her. She can think clearly during crises. He can't. Says the friend, "Katrina had her sister Isabel over. So she was fine even after the raid. But she was deeply touched by Salman's concern. Salman is in Pune shooting for a film that Katrina said no to. This once he doesn't seem to mind being turned down because he knows Katrina doesn't mean to offend him. He will stand by her and probably be the best-man at her wedding."

Rising to the occasion comes easily and naturally to Katrina. Someone had said after her first film Boom that her career had gone bust. Katrina started from scratch and made a comeback. Somebody said she can't speak Hindi. She got herself a coach. Then someone said Salman will never forgive her for moving on. She proved these naysayers wrong too. Salman continues to be Katrina's friend. She won't let that change.

Salman gave Zarine a glamorous makeover

Zarine Khan credits her " Veer" co-star Salman Khan for her cameo in director Anees Bazmee's " Ready" and says she has got a very glamorous makeover for the role. 

"It's a cameo with a club song. Salman offered me to do this and I would never say no to Salman," Zarine, who made her Bollywood debut with "Veer", told

This is a little role, would cause an image makeover after showing a traditional Indian look in "Veer", maintains Zarine.

"I also found it quite exciting specially after 'Veer' because there I had a totally Indianised look, totally covered and after that it is like total 360 degree makeover, a very glamorous avatar," said Zarine adding: "We shot for it for three days in a club in Bangkok. I'm really waiting for people reaction about this song."

Her formal training in dance came in handy for the song.

"I have learnt different dance forms like Bharatnatyam and belly dancing. The latter really helped me to get the moves in this club song very easily," said the 26-year-old.

Asked if she has signed any other project, she said: "There are two projects in the pipeline, which I am going to sign very soon, but I don't want to talk about them, till I sign them."

No lip-lock for Asin, Salman!

There's been a buzz that Salman Khan and Asin will share a super raunchy kiss in their upcoming film Ready. 

But TOI has learned that both actors have no intention of kissing. As the actress was unavailable for comment, we spoke to an informer close to the project who told us, "It is a comedy film and a family entertainer, so there is absolutely no question of having such a scene! I guess people love Asin and Salman's chemistry so much that they are hoping they will lock lips." 

Well, this certainly puts all such rumours to rest for now.

Salman gives second chance to Zarine

Zarine Khan, the Katrina look-alike who went unnoticed after her debut flop 'Veer' will make her comeback with an item number in Salman's Ready. 

 Remember Zarine Khan? The Katrina Kaif look-alike who made her debut last year alongside Salman Khan in Veer! The film might have come and gone and Zarine Khan might have gone unnoticed. But the actress seems to have got another chance in Bollywood thanks to Salman Khan again.

"The actress is close to Salman Khan and Salman is known to help out his good friends. So he got Zarine an item number in his upcoming film Ready ", says a source. The actress shot this item number with Salman in Bangkok. The song is choreographed by Raju Khan and Mudassar Khan.

Zarine hasn't done any film after her debut film Veer bombed badly at the box-office. After playing a traditional character in Veer , this item number will have Zarine in a hot-n-happening avatar. And knowing what item numbers have been doing to actresses off late, seems like Zarine might just get a new lease of life.

Salman’s Being Human to help create bone marrow registry

Mumbai, March 6 – Bollywood star Salman Khan’s charitable organisation Being Human has teamed up with Marrow Donor Registry India (MDRI) to create a world-class registry of marrow donors in India.

However, for the registry to be functional, more than one lakh donors need to be registered. People from the age group of 18-50 years are eligible for donor recruitment.

Both the organisations are reaching out to younger generation by working with colleges to create awareness of the need for a world-class registry in India for patients who have blood-related illnesses like leukemia, thalessemia, aplastic anemia and congenital immunodeficiency states.

One of the first colleges to participate in this initiative is K.J. Somaiya Institute of Engineering and IT, Sion, who conducted a marrow donation drive on their college premises along with ‘Marrowthon’ – a 6 k.m. run showing support for the cause.

‘We are glad K.J. Somaiya has come forward. We hope that this will pave the way for more colleges and their students to come forth and register with MDRI and thus make their contribution towards saving many more lives,’ said MDRI spokesperson.

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Sunidhi Chauhan loves photography

Sunidhi Chauhan’s love for music is well known, but not many are aware that the singer has another passion – photography.

The 27-year-old is completely crazy about taking pictures wherever she goes. She is so dedicated and serious about photography that on a recent trip to Dubai for a concert, she even spent around Rs.2 lakhs on a high end SLR camera.

If sources are to be believed, the singer is in talks for a book deal to publish her photographs.

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Kat vs Ash: Battle of Sallu's exes

Marilyn Monroe very candidly said, "I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. 

But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." Well, we wonder which of our Bollywood heroines Aishwarya Rai Bachchan or Katrina Kaif, Sallu's most talked about exes, will be able to epitomize the character of this controversial Hollywood star, who has inspired Madhur Bhandarkar's most ambitious directorial venture, Heroine.

Not so long ago, the industry was abuzz with rumours that UTV, which is co-producing the film with Bhandarkar, was keen on Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to play the lead role. However, for a dash of competition, the producers have decided to include Sallu's other ex, Katrina Kaif, as an option for the lead.

Our source tells us, "Heroine is now a toss-up between Aishwarya and Katrina. The film will go on floors as soon as either of them is finalized. The rest of the cast is not going to be too difficult to put together."

However, before Sallu's exes stood a chance for the role, Bhandarkar had decided to shelve the film altogether as his first choice, Kareena Kapoor, had backed out.

We broke the story on September 13, 2010 that Kapoor opted out of the film because she felt that certain portions of the film reflected her real life. Also, if sources are to be believed, she was apprehensive about doing the intimate scenes in the film.

Our source confirmed Bhandarkar's previous decision to shelve Heroine, saying, "Yes, he had put it off. In fact, he was very, very disappointed that Kareena could not come to terms with the role."

Now that Heroine is back on track, the source adds, "Everything is okay. Both Aishwarya and Katrina are fine actresses. Both can do ample justice to the role, which requires a lot of style and character as well.

Bhandarkar and UTV took a joint decision to  revive the project and short-list Aishwarya and Katrina as the options for the lead role. The decision was taken as the film's script is extremely hard-hitting and such a story is just waiting to be told."

A source close to Bhandarkar says, "After the moderate success of Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, he is considering venturing into other genres like comedy and action as well. He is also keen to revive Heroine with UTV but he is yet to give them a green signal."